Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick A lot of water has gone under the bridge since COVID-19 hit the scene in 2020. One of the great regrets of this time will certainly be how we treated the elderly and the sick. In my own experience, I lost a good friend who fell ill during the … [Read more...] about Oh, how we abused the dying and the elderly during the crazy COVID years
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Historic oceans package passes House
Marin’s representative to Congress, Jared Huffman (CA-02), voted to pass the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included one of the largest packages of ocean and Great Lakes bills in decades, aimed at addressing the global climate crisis by protecting and conserving oceans, … [Read more...] about Historic oceans package passes House
Shocking number of deaths caused by fentanyl as Marin cops make two more busts inside of 60 days
Marinscope With fentanyl flooding the streets of Marin and a shocking new analysis that shows the drug was responsible for 1 in 5 deaths among Californians aged 15 to 24, the stage is set for lawmakers in Sacramento to take action to curb the growing epidemic. The Marin Sheriff’s … [Read more...] about Shocking number of deaths caused by fentanyl as Marin cops make two more busts inside of 60 days
Karuk land bill passes out of committee
“Katimiîn and its surrounding acres are not only majestic, they are central to Karuk history, religion, traditions, and identity. Placing them in trust ensures that the Karuk culture and way of life can endure for future generations,” Rep. Jared Huffman said. “Natural resource stewardship of … [Read more...] about Karuk land bill passes out of committee
600 milkweed to be planted to support Monarch butterfly preservation – volunteers are needed
This week and next volunteers will converge at a meadow entrance of Pacheco Valle on Alameda del Prado south of Nave Drive to plant hundreds of milkweed plants secured through a partnership composed of the Marin County Parks and Open Space District, the Rotary Club of Ignacio, the Rotary Club of … [Read more...] about 600 milkweed to be planted to support Monarch butterfly preservation – volunteers are needed
Marin goes to a higher COVID status thanks to the so-called ‘Thanksgiving Effect’
Marinscope In what is being called the “Thanksgiving Effect,” the Bay Area saw an 80% increase in COVID-19 cases, causing medical experts to recommend the wearing of high-quality masks when indoors. The Marin County health office reported last week that the county remains a viral soup … [Read more...] about Marin goes to a higher COVID status thanks to the so-called ‘Thanksgiving Effect’
West Marin poor get better internet
Marin County Special to Marinscope With the help of a new innovative project, 25 Marin County families now have access to high-speed internet and 25 other families are lined up to receive the same boost in digital access. The Shoreline Connectivity Project is part of a collaboration to bridge … [Read more...] about West Marin poor get better internet
Marin luminary and Fleetwood Mack singer Christine McVie dead at 79
Marinscope The New York Times reports today that Fleetwood Mack singer Christine McVie has died. Here’s a portion to the NYTs obituary and a link to a story about her time in Sausalito: “Christine McVie, the singer, songwriter and keyboardist who became the biggest hitmaker for Fleetwood Mac, … [Read more...] about Marin luminary and Fleetwood Mack singer Christine McVie dead at 79
Properly Subversive: Homelessness — a billion here … and a billion there
Properly Subversive/Sherman R. Frederick Gov. Gavin Newsom doesn’t like the progress local governments have made on homelessness, so he announced this month that he’s withholding $1 billion in state homelessness funding until local governments come up with more effective plans to reduce the … [Read more...] about Properly Subversive: Homelessness — a billion here … and a billion there
Nancy Pelosi’s husband brained with hammer in his San Francisco home; assailant looking for Nancy
Marinscope House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, was attacked by an intruder with a hammer at his San Francisco home early Friday morning. Nancy Pelosi was not at home at the time. Paul, 82, was injured and hospitalized. He is expected to make a full recovery. San … [Read more...] about Nancy Pelosi’s husband brained with hammer in his San Francisco home; assailant looking for Nancy